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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1957
Page
9
Rep. Charles O. Porter introduces a measure to devote 10 percent of national forest receipts to recreation facilities and operations up to 11 million dollars annually. The bill mirrors Metcalfe Metcalfe’s proposal and seeks a formal policy for public recreation use of forests.
Porter argues national forests cover 181 million acres from Alaska to Puerto Rico across 40 states. He notes 45 percent of Americans vacation in forests, expects stronger recreation use and cites 1956 receipts of nearly 112 million with 94 million spent, seeking reinvestment in the recreation sector.
At the Blue and Gold Banquet Den 1 and Webelos den formed for older boys. Ernie Wyld spoke on History of Scouting. Awards include 36 Wolf badges 20 Wolf arrow points 14 Bear badges 10 Bear arrow points and 8 Lion badges. Den chiefs and den mother service stars recognized.
Ed Kerrow and adults Kirkpatrick Cutler and Murray oversee a group of boys forming new dens. Names include Mike Robinette Tom Galli Harold Reed Gary Swenson Don Neugart Phillip Rhodes Bruce Cutler Richard Blohm Jerry Kirkpatrick Kenneth Kas ner Mike Sullivan Robert Goodman. Den patches and Scout Handbook given. Evelyn Gallino, Den Mother of Den 5, will lead Den 2 as its leader recently moved.
Myrtle Point officials push Oregon Highway No. 42 upgrade from Rink Creek to Myrtle Point citing flood stage isolation. Line dispute over Bureau of Public Roads funding and earlier reports prompt action by the Myrtle Point and Coquille Chamber of Commerce. Board directs a formal resolution to state authorities and engineer Williams.
Donald K. David, Ford Foundation executive committee chair and Harvard Business School former dean, was elected Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Committee for Economic Development. He succeeds J. D. Zellerbach, who left after becoming U S Ambassador to Italy. David serves as a director of American Maize Products GE Macy’s Ford Motor Aluminum Limited and is an economics author.
Oregon Farm Bureau director Cliff Wright praised newspaper publicity for farm issues during the Leaders Training workshop in Coquille on March 22. The session included a Q A on translating rural ideas into Farm Bureau action and a legislative discussion led by Bob Geaney, with an informal noon dinner at Brownies attended by local officials and residents.
World Day of Prayer will be observed at the Myrtle Point First Christian church Friday March 8 at 1 30 pm with the theme Who Shall Separate Us Congregations of Methodist Presbyterian Brethren and Christian churches will participate in the program sponsored worldwide by United Church Women. Birthday Luncheon Planned at Christian church March 19 noon in social room hosted by Christian Women's Fellowship tickets 125 at door call reservations by March 12 to Mrs Haroldus program by 12 hostesses representing months of the year proceeds support missionary and benevolent work Plans for special meetings underway a team from Northwest Christian College
The events run from March 17 to March 24 with a speaker and an organist leading each night. Organizing group expects strong turnout and positive reception from attendees.
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